Geno's Steaks
Cheesesteak restaurant · Passyunk Square
1219 S 9th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147
Highlights
Iconic 24/7 cheesesteak spot with neon lights
Iconic 24/7 cheesesteak spot with neon lights
"The Payoff: 24-hour access to good cheese fries and a meatball sandwich "Geno’s is the second-most famous cheesesteak shop in Philly. It’s only behind Pat’s, which is directly across the street. Needless to say, tourists (and tourists only) line up every day because Google or their Rocky-loving cousin convinced them it was the only cheesesteak in Philly they need to have. But the wait is never worth it since the rubbery cheesesteak is of the quality of a “Great Philly Steaks” stall in a Minnesota airport." - bryan kim, team infatuation, will hartman, bryan kim, matthew jacobs, nicolai mccrary, nick allen, sylvio martins, cathy park, mariana trabanino, ryan pfeffer, candis mclean, aimee rizzo
"A classic Philadelphia eatery known for serving traditional cheesesteaks alongside other neighborhood favorites, representing one of the city's staple spots for the iconic steak‑and‑cheese sandwich." - Pamela Vachon
"If you’ve heard of Pat’s, you’ve heard of Geno’s. The neon-lit cheesesteak house opened in 1966 in the Italian Market, just down the street from its older rival. What have they been fake-battling about for the last several decades, you ask? Who can draw the most tourists and serve them leathery steak on soggy yet near-stale bread. To every local’s shock and confusion, both shops continue to pull this off miraculously well. Geno’s is known for its history of racism, bright orange whiz, and admittedly delicious french fries, but we can’t think of any occasion to head there that doesn’t involve a need for sustenance after a night of tequila and bad decisions." - Candis R. McLean
"The perennial counterpart in Philadelphia’s cheesesteak rivalry, often paired with its rival in media and public debates and serving as a cultural touchstone in the city’s fierce fixation on cheesesteak preferences." - Eater Staff
"Order yours Whiz Wit (Cheez Whiz with fried onions) for the real deal experience." - Robert DiGiacomo
